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    Quality replacement steering box

    I'm in the process of rebuilding my Saginaw 800 (?)box. Not a job for the impatient or mechanically challenged. If you decide to rebuild yours and its a Saginaw keep me in mind for some pointers. I had less trouble replacing internal Muncie transmission parts.
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    VVT Misubishi

    Anyone out there knowledgeable on these motors and how to go about correctly lashing the valves? 2014 4J12 2.4L inline. The local dealer cant even get wheels torqued correctly so I'm certain valve lash is out of the question...18 inches of leverage and I still couldn't break them loose! TIA, Rick.
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    Drivers floor pan replacement

    My welder, younger brother, agrees on the fight and hammer to obtain a butt weld. It'll be hidden by the floor pad so I'm not really concerned with appearance. Anyone that crawls under to critique the work had best take into consideration their boys are in a vulnerable position......
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    Drivers floor pan replacement

    I'm working on this floor pan and have two questions. #1 Which is better trying to butt the old to the new and stitch welding or overlapping them and welding on both sides? #2 The new panel fits good front to rear . I have to keep it to the left for the door gasket channel..this is where the...
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    Muncie repair parts dealers

    A little late but I eventually bought from Auto Gear in Syracuse, NY..fantastic to work with! I did learn the hard way though. Originally bought from Allstate Gear in San Antonio, Texas on the reccommendation Cangialosi of 5speeds.com...smart man, excellent Muncie repair book author, piss poor...
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    I really messed up

    Cut the line and use a six point socket or as mentioned GOOD quality flare nut wrenches. Heat, and the redder the better, is rusted bolts worst enemy...cherry red it and the things will fly out. Word of warning though, if brake fluid hits really hot metal it tends to catch fire or splatter. Top...
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    Milky oil after 1984 K10 305 top end rebuild.

    I forget what type of exhaust gas they look for but I had it done to my plow truck...warped head. There's a special cap they put on to detect small traces of exhaust gas in your cooling system in place of the radiator cap. Sorry for the loss of memory....getting old.
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    Hello from the mountains of West Virginia

    WV is my wifes home country! LOL Gotta love the speed limit signs...it's not the law,they"re dares in my experience... Welcome from NW PA.
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    First Post...

    Welcome from NW PA.
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    Rear end measurement heigth

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    Rear end measurement heigth

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    Rear end measurement heigth

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    Rear end measurement heigth

    Thanks 78C10. Just what I am after. I'll load it down to 4" as a starting point then recheck after chassis is loaded with all the body parts. I'm only running 6 leafs on mine.
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    Rear end measurement heigth

    Thanks 78C10. If I'm not to late can you also give me a leaf count.
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    Rear end measurement heigth

    My square is a 1976, 1/2 ton, 2WD, long bed. If anyone has a similar truck can you measure the distance between the rear, upper bump stop and the top of the axle housing please? I need this to to set my pinion angle with the ladder bars. TIA, Rick.
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